8 thoughts on “Cape clawless otters come calling”

I simply adore the otters. Years ago near the Aquarium, Monterey Bay, California, you could swim and the otters were not afraid. It was protected, but you could still swim there. I have wonderful memories of taking my children there and getting up close and personal with these adorable creatures!

Oh this is great! I love otters. I had 2 close-up encounters with them in Singapore. The first one, I had my camera and sat with a dog otter for ages. I’ll be blogging about that one in future. The second encounter was with 3 pups that were having so much fun. As with all the best moments, I had left my camera at home but have unforgettable memories! 🙂

Welcome!

Meet the wild creatures living along the urban edge at the southern end of the Cape Peninsula (Cape Town) South Africa. From African penguins at Boulders Beach to the smallest of mammals, the rare Pygmy mouse; daily visitors include mongoose, porcupine, genet, otters, and dassies. Shy caracal (lynx) keep a low profile but fulfill the role of predator. Not least are the charismatic Chacma baboons, a dynamic part of the urban edge fauna. The backdrop is the rich floral heritage of the Cape Floral Kingdom including fabulous bird and insect species.